Craving a hearty and flavorful breakfast casserole? Look no further than the Florentine Egg Bake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of spinach and cheese with the fluffy comfort of eggs. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with vibrant green spinach peeking through a golden crust. Whether you're hosting a special brunch or simply seeking a satisfying weekend breakfast, this recipe is sure to impress with its effortless elegance and symphony of flavors.
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IMPOSSIBLY EASY EGGS FLORENTINE BAKE
If you've ever made eggs Florentine for a crowd-toasting the muffins, buttering the muffins, poaching the eggs, wilting the spinach, making the Hollandaise, prepping the garnish and getting it all assembled and plated and served, while it's still hot-you'll appreciate this Impossibly Easy casserole version. Loaded with the flavorful combination of silky spinach, roasted red peppers, melty mozzarella and nutty Parmesan, and topped with perfectly cooked eggs, chopped fresh tomatoes and rich drizzle of Hollandaise-this easy egg bake delivers on all the luxurious flavor of eggs Florentine, just without the fuss. So, keep the recipe handy for your next brunch, because entertaining should be fun for the entertainer, too!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat Bisquick™ mix, milk, 4 of the eggs, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the red pepper with whisk until blended. Stir in spinach, bell peppers and cheeses. Pour into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Spray bottom of metal 1/4 cup measuring cup or bottom of small (2-inch diameter) glass with cooking spray; carefully make 8 wells in partially baked mixture in baking dish. Crack an egg into each well. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake 12 to 16 minutes longer or just until yolks are set. Cool 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make hollandaise sauce as directed on package. Drizzle 1/2 cup of sauce over top of casserole. Top with tomato. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 310 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
For our Christmas brunch, I make this variation on a classic eggs Florentine recipe, adding sausage and spinach to make a snappy casserole. Sometimes I mix in fresh peppers or green chiles, so play with it. -Karen Weekley, Washington, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach. Spoon vegetable mixture over sausage., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
FLORENTINE EGG BAKE
This flavorful breakfast bake comes together quickly using handy convenience foods, including refrigerated hash browns, biscuit mix and store-bought pesto. For a seafood variation, replace the ham with crabmeat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the hash browns and oil. Press into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown. , Combine the spinach and Swiss cheese; sprinkle over crust. Top with ham. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk and pesto. Combine the biscuit mix, salt and pepper; add to egg mixture. Stir in the Asiago cheese. Pour over ham. , Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 253mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
FLORENTINE EGGS
A wonderful way to spruce up eggs using spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
Provided by MIDWESTCINCY
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Scrambled Egg Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms, spinach, and cherry tomatoes; cook and stir until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour egg mixture over vegetable mixture and cook until eggs are still soft and halfway cooked, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese to egg mixture; cook until eggs are set and cheeses are melted, 3 to 4 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 567.5 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 344.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
EGGS FLORENTINE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 53m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely before crumbling into small pieces.
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and nutmeg and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Fill a small saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the lemon juice. Bring the water to a simmer over medium heat. Crack an egg in a small bowl, taking care not to break the yolk. Slowly slide the egg into the water. Using a wooden spoon, carefully stir the water around the egg. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until the white has set and the yolk is still soft. Using a slotted spoon, remove the egg from the water and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
- To serve, place a tomato slice on each salad plate and season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 of the spinach sauce over the tomato slice. Top with a poached egg and sprinkle with the crumbled prosciutto. Serve warm.
- Cook's Note: The poached eggs can be made ahead of time if stored in water and refrigerated. Reheat by placing in simmering water for 30 seconds.
EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining spinach, the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until all of the spinach wilts, about 3 more minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander and let cool, then squeeze out the excess moisture. Chop the spinach.
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Whisk the eggs, milk, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Arrange half of the English muffin pieces in the prepared baking dish. Top with half each of the spinach, scallions and cheese. Top with the remaining English muffin pieces, spinach, scallions and cheese. Pour the egg mixture onto the casserole, then press down on the English muffins to submerge them. Cover with foil and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the casserole, covered, until just set, about 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until the top is lightly browned, about 20 more minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with creme fraiche.
SAUSAGE FLORENTINE BAKE
Make and share this Sausage Florentine Bake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Atomic Girl Cooks
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 casseroles, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain.
- Add tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a separate bowl combine eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Stir in spinach, cooked noodles, and onions.
- Discard bay leaf from sausage mixture.
- In each of two greased 9-in square baking pans, layer a fourth of the noodles and a fourth of the sausage mixture. Top each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or unil bubbly.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Note: Casseroles may be frozen before baking; thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 1 hour.
EASY FLORENTINE EGG CUPS
At your next brunch, try this super-simple take on a classic. All you have to do is layer bread, spinach, and eggs in a muffin tin, then bake until the bread is toasted and the yolks are perfectly runny.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut off bread crusts. Brush both sides of bread slices with butter. Gently press one slice into each cup of a standard muffin tin. Place 1 tablespoon spinach in each bread cup, then crack an egg into each; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake until whites are set and yolks are still soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve.
EGGS FLORENTINE
This is a basic and elegant recipe for eggs Florentine. Make sure not to overcook it!
Provided by Kel Kel
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms and garlic until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach to mushroom mixture and cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir eggs into mushroom-spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook, without stirring, until eggs start to firm; flip. Sprinkle cream cheese over egg mixture and cook until cream cheese starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 408.3 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 276 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Before you start cooking, measure and chop all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you have everything you need.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't Overcook the Eggs: Eggs are delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook them over medium heat and stir constantly until they are just set.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to your liking. Taste the dish as you cook it and add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
- Serve Immediately: Florentine egg bake is best served immediately after it is cooked. The eggs will continue to cook if they sit for too long, so enjoy it while it's hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Florentine egg bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, brunch, or lunch dish. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover spinach. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender eggs, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give Florentine egg bake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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